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Plant Sciences
Amer Morsy Abdelaziz, Mohamed S. Attia, Marwa S. Salem, Dina A. Refaay, Wardah A. Alhoqail, Hoda H. Senousy
Summary: Research has shown that using cyanobacteria, such as Arthrospira platensis, Desmonostoc muscorum, and Anabaena oryzae, through foliar spraying is an effective approach to induce immunity against Fusarium wilt in Capsicum annuum L. These cyanobacterial extracts significantly reduced the risk of infection and improved plant growth, metabolic characteristics, and phenol levels. The application of cyanobacteria also enhanced the activity of antioxidant enzymes and altered the endogenous hormone content in the infected plants.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
William T. Hay, James A. Anderson, Susan P. McCormick, Milagros P. Hojilla-Evangelista, Gordon W. Selling, Kelly D. Utt, Michael J. Bowman, Kenneth M. Doll, Kim L. Ascherl, Mark A. Berhow, Martha M. Vaughan
Summary: The rise in atmospheric CO2 levels affects the nutritional integrity and disease resistance of wheat. Wheat cultivars with medium resistance to Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) are more affected by elevated CO2 levels compared to susceptible cultivars. The nutritional content and growth of the medium resistance cultivars show significant differences at elevated CO2 levels. This study highlights the importance of identifying wheat cultivars that can maintain nutritional integrity and FHB resistance under future atmospheric CO2 conditions.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Jinfa Zhang, Yi Zhu, Heather D. Elkins-Arce, Terry Wheeler, Jane Dever, Derek Whitelock, Kater Hake, Tom Wedegaertner
Summary: The study reveals the consistency between field and greenhouse evaluations for Fusarium wilt resistance in cotton. Root and stem vascular staining are effective indicators for evaluating resistance.
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Agronomy
Kamal A. M. Abo-Elyousr, Maged M. Saad, Adel D. Al-Qurashi, Omer H. M. Ibrahim, Magdi A. A. Mousa
Summary: Brevibacillus parabrevis and Pseudomonas fluorescens show potential as biocontrol agents against Fusarium wilt in cumin.
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Agronomy
Ruifang Jia, Liru Kang, Mandela E. Addrah, Jian Zhang, Limin Xu, Zhiwei Zhang, Weidong Chen, Jiecai Liu, Jun Zhao
Summary: In this study, Fusarium spp. and Verticillium dahliae were isolated and identified from diseased potato plants collected from different potato production areas. V. dahliae and Fusarium spp. were simultaneously isolated from 10 diseased plants. Pathogenicity tests confirmed that co-inoculation of these pathogens caused typical wilt symptoms in potato plants.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PLANT PATHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ryan Orr, Paul G. Dennis, Yide Wong, Daniel J. Browne, Martha Cooper, Henry W. G. Birt, Hazel R. Lapis-Gaza, Anthony B. Pattison, Paul N. Nelson
Summary: This study investigates the effects of nitrogen fertilizers on banana plant growth and disease severity. The results show that nitrogen rate and form, particularly ammonium, can influence the severity of Fusarium wilt of banana (FWB). The study also reveals the impact of nitrogen application on microbial communities in the soil. Additionally, the inoculation of Foc alters various processes in banana plants, including defense and growth.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
William T. Hay, James A. Anderson, David F. Garvin, Susan P. Mccormick, Mark Busman, Martha M. Vaughan
Summary: This study demonstrates that wheat with the Fhb1 quantitative trait locus (QTL) provides reliable resistance to Fusarium head blight (FHB) at elevated CO2 levels. However, the presence of the Fhb1 QTL in more FHB-resistant wheat leads to increased disease spread and mycotoxin contamination.
Article
Agronomy
William Mbasa, Wilson A. Nene, Fortunus A. Kapinga, Stanslaus A. Lilai, Donatha D. Tibuhwa
Summary: Cashew is the leading currency earning crop in Tanzania, but faces a serious threat from Cashew Fusarium Wilt disease caused by Fusarium oxysporum. Chemical management options including azoxystrobin and carbendazim have shown promising results in reducing disease severity and enhancing cashew recovery. Further studies are needed to evaluate their effects on other organisms and ensure continued effectiveness in combating the disease.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xiuming Li, Qifang Wang, Haosen Li, Xiaoyun Wang, Ruimin Zhang, Xiaoyu Yang, Qiwei Jiang, Qinghua Shi
Summary: Linalool, a natural plant volatile compound, has been found to inhibit the growth of Fusarium crown and root rot (FCRR) in tomatoes caused by the phytopathogenic fungus Forl. It damages the integrity of cell membranes, reduces antioxidant enzyme activity, and downregulates metabolic biosynthetic pathways and pathogenic gene expression in Forl. Additionally, linalool activates defensive pathways and improves disease resistance in tomatoes.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Tanya A. Wagner, Sara E. Duke, Shayla M. Davie, Clint Magill, Jinggao Liu
Summary: Fusarium wilt, caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. vasinfectum, is a severe disease of cotton. The study found that the race 4 strain of the wilt pathogen can attack cotton without concomitant infection by plant-parasitic nematodes and can also interact with the nematode to further increase disease severity.
Article
Plant Sciences
Longfei Wu, Rudolph Fredua-Agyeman, Stephen E. Strelkov, Kan-Fa Chang, Sheau-Fang Hwang
Summary: This study aimed to detect quantitative trait loci (QTL) conferring partial resistance to Fusarium root rot and wilting in field pea. The study identified stable QTL and significant digenic epistatic interactions, which are important for breeding disease-resistant pea varieties and developing markers.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Entomology
Cesar Guillen Sanchez, Luc de Lapeyre de Bellaire, Jorge Arturo Sandoval Fernandez, Philippe Tixier
Summary: This study aimed to understand the role of Cosmopolites sordidus in the dispersal of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense race 1 (Foc), and found that C. sordidus is preferentially attracted to Foc-contaminated banana plant material. This suggests that C. sordidus could play an important role in the early stages of Foc epidemics.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ENTOMOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Lizelle B. Fernandes, Siddhesh B. Ghag
Summary: Biotic and abiotic stress factors significantly affect plant growth and development, leading to agricultural and economic loss. The defense mechanisms of plants, regulated by hormones such as jasmonic acid, play a crucial role in adapting to these stressors. Fusarium wilt, caused by Fusarium oxysporum, is a common vascular disease in plants. Jasmonic acid and its conjugated forms are important in regulating defense responses against this disease. However, some members of F. oxysporum can exploit the jasmonic acid signaling pathway to enhance disease development in plants. Therefore, modulation of the JA signaling pathway is a potential strategy to develop resistance against Fusarium wilt.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Imen Haddoudi, Jordi Cabrefiga, Isabel Mora, Haythem Mhadhbi, Emilio Montesinos, Moncef Mrabet
Summary: Bacillus strains have shown potential in controlling fungal infections in Vicia faba, with certain strains exhibiting high antifungal activity and being classified based on biosynthetic genes and metabolite production. These strains have demonstrated effective control of Fusarium wilt in V. faba and have shown plant growth-promoting activities.
BIOLOGICAL CONTROL
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Asmaa El-Nagar, Abdelnaser A. Elzaawely, Tran Dang Xuan, Mohamed Gaber, Nadia El-Wakeil, Yusif El-Sayed, Yasser Nehela
Summary: The chalcone derivatives DMAPAPP and Ru-DMAPAPP exhibited strong antifungal activity against Fusarium equiseti, decreasing disease progression and promoting the growth of pepper plants. These compounds also activated antioxidant defense mechanisms and showed potential as a long-term alternative control approach for Fusarium wilt disease.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Marco Sandrini, Luca Nerva, Fabiano Sillo, Raffaella Balestrini, Walter Chitarra, Elisa Zampieri
Summary: Nowadays, global agriculture is transitioning towards more sustainable production by reducing chemical inputs and preserving microbiomes' richness and biodiversity. Plant-associated microorganisms have shown great potential in improving agriculture sustainability and helping plants cope with harsh environments.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Luca Nerva, Micol Guaschino, Chiara Pagliarani, Mirko De Rosso, Claudio Lovisolo, Walter Chitarra
Summary: In the face of increasing drought severity due to climate change, the study demonstrated that the SIGS technique targeting a grape GST gene enhanced drought resilience in 'Chardonnay' cuttings. The treated plants showed primed status and improved ecophysiological responses, highlighting the potential of SIGS for plant protection and functional genomic studies.
PLANT CELL AND ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Camilla Sacco Botto, Slavica Matic, Amedeo Moine, Walter Chitarra, Luca Nerva, Chiara D'Errico, Chiara Pagliarani, Emanuela Noris
Summary: Drought stress is a major factor affecting agricultural production by negatively impacting plant growth and metabolism. Previous research has shown that viruses, such as the tomato yellow leaf curl virus, can enhance a plant's ability to tolerate both drought and heat stress. However, the underlying mechanisms for this induced drought tolerance need further investigation.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Davide Buzzanca, Valentina Alessandria, Cristian Botta, Negin Seif Zadeh, Ilario Ferrocino, Kurt Houf, Luca Cocolin, Kalliopi Rantsiou
Summary: This study focused on the transcriptome analysis of three A. butzleri strains isolated from human stools to study their colonization and invasion abilities in a human intestinal in vitro model. The results showed that all three strains have colonization abilities, with one strain exhibiting the strongest colonization ability. Additionally, differential expression of genes related to organic acid metabolism and iron transport during cell model colonization was observed. These findings highlight the importance of previously unreported genes in the virulence mechanisms of A. butzleri.
MICROBIOLOGY SPECTRUM
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Giorgia Rampanti, Luca Belleggia, Federica Cardinali, Vesna Milanovic, Andrea Osimani, Cristiana Garofalo, Ilario Ferrocino, Lucia Aquilanti
Summary: A comparative study between milk coagulants from spontaneous and cultivated Onopordum tauricum Willd. and a commercially available coagulant from Cynara cardunculus L. (control) showed that both had an impact on the microbial dynamics during fermentation and maturation of Caciofiore cheese, with overall similarities. This suggests that Onopordum tauricum Willd. can be used as an alternative milk coagulating agent for the production of Caciofiore and other raw ewe's milk cheeses.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Giorgia Rampanti, Ilario Ferrocino, Joanna Harasym, Roberta Foligni, Federica Cardinali, Agnieszka Orkusz, Vesna Milanovic, Irene Franciosa, Cristiana Garofalo, Cinzia Mannozzi, Massimo Mozzon, Andrea Osimani, Lucia Aquilanti
Summary: The microbiota of Queijo Serra da Estrela cheese was investigated through viable counting and metataxonomic analysis. The dominant species were Lactococcus lactis and Lactococcus piscium. Non-starter lactic acid bacteria isolated from the cheese were identified, and their enzymatic activities were characterized. Fungal populations were dominated by Debaryomyces hansenii and Kurtzmaniella zeylanoides, while uncommon species were also detected.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Dora Scarpin, Luca Nerva, Walter Chitarra, Loredana Moffa, Francesca D'Este, Marco Vuerich, Antonio Filippi, Enrico Braidot, Elisa Petrussa
Summary: In order to reduce the environmental impact of phytosanitary treatments, researchers have developed technologies using molecular mechanisms based on short dsRNA sequences to modulate metabolism. These techniques can be protected and delivered efficiently to plant leaves using nanocarriers. This study developed a specific protocol to synthesize chitosan nanoparticles (NPs) and load them with nucleotides. The size, surface charge, and nucleotide retention capacity of the NPs were analyzed, and their distribution and fate on plant leaves were studied. The NPs also demonstrated increased efficacy in dsRNA interference and inhibition of Botrytis cinerea.
BIOSCIENCE REPORTS
(2023)
Review
Microbiology
Angela Sessitsch, Steve Wakelin, Michael Schloter, Emmanuelle Maguin, Tomislav Cernava, Marie-Christine Champomier-Verges, Trevor C. Charles, Paul D. Cotter, Ilario Ferrocino, Aicha Kriaa, Pedro Lebre, Don Cowan, Lene Lange, Seghal Kiran, Lidia Markiewicz, Annelein Meisner, Marta Olivares, Inga Sarand, Bettina Schelkle, Joseph Selvin, Hauke Smidt, Leo van Overbeek, Gabriele Berg, Luca Cocolin, Yolanda Sanz, Wilson Lemos Fernandes, S. J. Liu, Matthew Ryan, Brajesh Singh, Tanja Kostic
Summary: Microbiomes play crucial roles in ecosystem functioning, supporting planetary health through nutrient cycling, climate regulation, and water filtration. They are closely associated with complex multicellular organisms and contribute to the health of their hosts. However, there is still limited understanding of microbiome transfer and connectivity.
MICROBIOLOGY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Federica Gaiotti, Luca Nerva, Gianni Fila, Lorenzo Lovat, Nicola Belfiore, Walter Chitarra
Summary: This study examines the physiological and structural mechanisms of three extensively cultivated grape varieties from Northern Italy in response to water stress. The findings reveal different water-use strategies among the varieties and identify leaf angle adjustment as a common adaptive response to drought.
PHYSIOLOGIA PLANTARUM
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Matteo Zucchini, Antonietta Maoloni, Enrico Maria Lodolini, Ilario Ferrocino, Lucia Aquilanti, Davide Neri
Summary: Olive knot is a widespread disease in olive trees caused by Pseudomonas savastanoi pv. savastanoi, but recent evidence suggests that a bacteria consortium (pathobiome) may contribute to its development. This study investigated the susceptibility of different olive cultivars to olive knot by inoculating wounds with selected Pseudomonas species. Results showed that the severity of the disease varied among cultivars, with 'Rosciola colli Esini' being the most affected. Metataxonomic analysis confirmed the dominance of the inoculated Pseudomonas savastanoi species in all tested cultivars.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Milena Busova, Lenka Kourimska, Marek Dolezal, Vojtech Ilko, Diomid Revenco, Mahyar Zare, Jan Matousek, Ilario Ferrocino, Irene Franciosa, Petr Smejkal, Matej Preslicka, Marketa Prokesova
Summary: This study compared the effects of different concentrations of HS additives in aquafeed on various parameters in African catfish. The results showed no significant differences between the tested groups. However, the use of HS had a positive effect on antioxidant status and reduced the presence of pathogenic microorganisms in aquatic environments.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Giorgia Meineri, Luca Cocolin, Giada Morelli, Carlo Schievano, David Atuahene, Ilario Ferrocino
Summary: This study investigated the effects of a supplement on gut health and microbiome of weaning puppies. The supplement reduced markers of gut inflammation and caused some changes in the gut microbiome. It concluded that the supplement can promote intestinal health and facilitate weaning in puppies.
VETERINARY SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Antonietta Maoloni, Federica Cardinali, Vesna Milanovic, Anna Reale, Floriana Boscaino, Tiziana Di Renzo, Ilario Ferrocino, Giorgia Rampanti, Cristiana Garofalo, Andrea Osimani, Lucia Aquilanti
Summary: This study investigated the microbiological quality, volatile profile, and sensory traits of sea fennel spices produced using different drying methods. Results showed that microwave drying was the best option for producing sea fennel spices with low microbial loads, brilliant green color, and high-quality sensory traits.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Andres L. Martinez Marin, Marta Gariglio, Sara Pozzo, Maria Teresa Capucchio, Ilario Ferrocino, Ilaria Biasato, Achille Schiavone
Summary: This study investigated the effects of replacing maize gluten meal with increasing levels of partially defatted black soldier fly larvae meal (BSFLM) on the caecal microbiota and organic volatile compounds in Muscovy ducks' diets. The results showed that diets containing 6% and 9% BSFLM altered the caecal microbiota of the ducks, while a diet with 3% BSFLM had no effect. The abundance of certain volatile compounds also differed significantly in the 6% and 9% BSFLM treatments. These findings suggest that there is a relationship between the microbiota profile and volatile compounds, which should be further investigated.
ITALIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
C. Botta, I. Franciosa, J. D. Coisson, I. Ferrocino, A. Colasanto, M. Arlorio, L. Cocolin, K. Rantsiou
Summary: This study investigated the impact of primary cooling on the microbiota of beef carcasses using metataxonomic and culture-dependent analysis. The results showed that the microbiota composition varied depending on the surface sampled, primary cooling, and animal's origin. Additionally, competition between different microbial species was observed on the carcass surface. These findings provide a basis for developing strategies to prevent meat spoilage and for determining appropriate packaging and storage methods.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2023)